by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Colgate University compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Colgate University is in the top 15% of the country for political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Colgate University awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Colgate University earn a median of $85,816 a year. This is above $75,568, the median for all majors at Colgate University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Colgate University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $16,250 in student loans. This is below $16,286, the typical median for all majors at Colgate University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,594 | $69,886 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Colgate University were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at Colgate University.
The political science & government program at Colgate University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 99 |
Colgate University granted 99 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).